OPERATION
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Compression Release Valve
NOTE: This Floto Pump is equipped with a com‐
pression release valve to aid in starting the en‐
gine. The compression release device is located
near the spark plug. The function of the com‐
pression release is to reduce the engine com‐
pression so that less effort is required to operate
the pull starter. The compression release is used
as follows:
CAUTION
!
Hot temperature components.
May result in personal injury.
The compression release, muffler and engine sur‐
faces will become hot during operation. Use a tool
and/or gloves to prevent burns while using the
compression release.
1.
Prior to starting the engine, engage the compression
release by depressing the black cap on top of the
compression release valve.
2.
Start the engine by following the normal start proce‐
dure. (It may be necessary to ensure that the black
cap remains depressed between each pull on the
starter rope.)
3.
Once engine starts, the compression release should
automatically close. If a whistling sound is heard, that
indicates that the compression release has
not
closed.
Close the compression release by pulling out on the
black cap.
IL2131
Compression Release Valve
